The Roots - The Other Side x Lighthouse

Two of my favourite tracks from the first conceptually-based album by The Roots. Undun quickly reaffirms the creativity of the outfit that are notorious for pushing the envelope. Through the use of emotives and Redford’s internal dialogues the album seeks to illustrate the intersection of free will and prescribed destiny as it plays out 'on the corner'. Utilising a reverse narrative arc, the album begins as the listener finds Redford disoriented–postmortem–and attempting to make sense of his former life. As he moves through its pivotal moments he begins to deconstruct all that has led to his (and our own) coming undun. You need to listen to this in full, it's a masterpiece, from one of the greatest groups of all-time. Available December 6th.